Wadworth Primary School, Doncaster
Wadworth Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Doncaster. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 45th-highest of the 96 schools in Doncaster with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Doncaster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Wadworth Primary School in detail
Wadworth Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is to develop well rounded, confident responsible and happy individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. We will do this by providing a welcoming, happy, safe, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Wadworth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 58% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wadworth Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Wadworth Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wadworth Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wadworth Primary School are Carr Lodge Academy (2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 85% maths); Tickhill Estfeld Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Hill Top Academy (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 86% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington (2.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 79% maths).
Wadworth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Carr Lodge AcademyTickhill Estfeld Primary SchoolHill Top AcademySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wadworth Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wadworth Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Meadow Rise/Crossgates (at), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, burglary and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Doncaster (131).
Suspensions and exclusions
Wadworth Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wadworth Primary School excels at helping children develop strong reading skills from the start, with above-average phonics results. The school creates a calm, orderly environment where pupils are respectful and well-behaved, with excellent relationships between staff and families. Your child will benefit from a wide range of enriching experiences, from visits to local landmarks to meeting authors and watching live performances.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading curriculum with above-average phonics screening results
- Well-structured subject knowledge curriculum that helps pupils build learning year on year
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Strong connections with parents and the local community
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Reading curriculum is not being followed carefully enough in some classes, with some pupils finding work too easy
- Some pupils are not achieving as well as they should in reading
- Need to ensure reading curriculum meets the needs of all pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Cheerleading, sports club, stay and play sessions, subject ambassador roles, live performances, author visits, maypole celebrations
Wadworth Primary School is a warm, welcoming school that provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils and has made effective improvements this year. Published outcomes were below the national average in 2024, but the school has high expectations and is acting to improve.
At a Glance
15.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 47% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 63% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wadworth Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Wadworth Primary School is in Doncaster; for families living there:
Apply to Doncaster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
143 pupils
200 places
57 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Doncaster
Across Doncaster council
Places available
4,235
Applications
3,089
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Doncaster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
145
Total Pupils
70
Boys
75
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,062
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,700
Per pupil
£884k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
14.9%
Persistent absence
121
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wadworth Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wadworth Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wadworth Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Wadworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wadworth Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Wadworth Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wadworth Primary School is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wadworth Primary School?
Wadworth Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 200 places.
How big are the classes at Wadworth Primary School?
Classes at Wadworth Primary School average 25.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wadworth Primary School?
Wadworth Primary School has around 145 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wadworth Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Wadworth Primary School in 2024/25. 14.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wadworth Primary School?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Wadworth Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Wadworth Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wadworth Primary School?
Wadworth Primary School is at Meadow Rise, Wadworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 9AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)